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Protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of improving tuberculosis patients’ treatment adherence via electronic monitors and an app versus usual care in Tibet
Abstract
Background: Treatment non-adherence is a serious challenge to effective tuberculosis (TB) control in Tibet. In this study we will pilot and evaluate the effectiveness of using new electronic monitors (e-monitors) and a smartphone app to improve treatment adherence among new pulmonary TB patients in Tibet. Methods: We will use a multicentre, parallel-group, individually-randomized controlled superiority trial with blinded outcome evaluation and …
Authors
Wei X; Hicks JP; Pande P; Zhang Z; Haldane V; Liu X; Yin T; Wang L; Shi D; Ge S
DOI
10.21203/rs.2.210/v2
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